Which parameter affects how long an event record is stored?

The parameter that affects how long an event record is stored is the EventStorageDuration. This setting specifies the duration for which events will be retained in the system before they are eligible for deletion or archiving. It essentially dictates the lifetime of event records in the historian database.

Understanding the significance of EventStorageDuration is crucial, as it directly impacts data management and compliance strategies within the organization. For instance, if an organization is subject to regulatory requirements regarding data retention, setting an appropriate EventStorageDuration ensures that the organization maintains records for the necessary period.

While other choices reference aspects of data management, they do not directly relate to the specific retention of event records. For example, RecordRetentionTime may imply a similar concept but does not clearly specify its association with event records specifically, and it might pertain to a broader context. StoragePeriod and EventArchiveDuration may sound relevant, but they typically refer to different contexts or longer-term storage strategies rather than the immediate event handling and retention protocol governed by EventStorageDuration.